Clandestino

ClandestinoSituated on the narrow end of Canal Street not swallowed up by the insanity of Chinatown, Clandestino is a charming neighborhood bar and Café that offers a cozy retreat for a creative clientele.New YorkUnited States40.715038-73.9922887

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Situated on the narrow end of Canal Street not swallowed up by the insanity of Chinatown, Clandestino is a charming neighborhood bar and café that offers a cozy retreat for a creative clientele.
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Situated on the narrow end of Canal Street not swallowed up by the insanity of Chinatown, Clandestino is a charming neighborhood bar and Café that offers a cozy retreat for a creative clientele.

Lower East Side, New York –

Situated on the narrow end of Canal Street not swallowed up by the insanity of Chinatown, Clandestino is a charming neighborhood bar and café that offers a cozy retreat for a creative clientele.

Consisting of just one room, the venue features a simple but intimate décor of warm wood-paneled walls, black-and-white photos, and a long wood bar, all bathed in the golden glow of globe lights suspended from the pressed-tin ceiling.

The welcoming, homey atmosphere draws a loyal following of laid-back artistic professionals, crunchy theater and music students from NYU, and casual young hipsters, who gather at the half-stocked bar or at the counter space along the opposite wall to chat quietly over a pint or two.

A smattering of tables in the back usually host low-key local artists or groups of students who stop in to read or savor one of the artisanal comfort foods, like dry sausage from the bar.

The epitome of mellow, Clandestino lives up to its name – a hush-hush little hideaway for those who prefer good conversation and a soundtrack of great indie, classic rock, or soft jazz to Happy Hour shenanigans.

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Tip from Jonah:

Clandestino is cool and low-key, but it’s beyond out of the way and not terribly lively. A great place to bring a date or old friend, but not one to just swing by.

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User Reviews

I had my 30th birthday party at Clandestino and couldn't have been happier with my choice. The bartenders were delightful, the drinks -- especially the mojitos -- were excellent and reasonably priced, and the ambiance was relaxed and unpretentious. My group of about 30 people fit very nicely into the front area of the bar and even when it got busy after 10pm, the bar never felt uncomfortably packed. The crowd is great, a little older than is typical in the east village or in the heart of the LES. I HIGHLY recommend this bar.

What Clandestino has going for it is its style and selection. There's a lot of good drink to be had here, and the dry sausage/pickles move is always a solid way to provide bar snacks that won't gross out less adventurous patrons; on top of that, the wood paneling and dimmed lighting add a nice cozy feel to this relatively small place. What it has against it is a lack of originality and its name. This place feels like countless other cozy, small watering holes around the city, and its name suggests something underground and unknown, which it never fully delivers. By no means should you turn your nose up at Clandestino, but as long as you're in this hood, why not hit up Sweet Paradise.

This place is great because it's popular without being pretentious. Very small cozy space that fills up on the weekends. Bartenders are really helpful and happy to let you taste before you purchase. There are lots of regulars here too, which lends to its authenticity. I'll definitely go back!